Tomatillo

(toe muh TEE yo) A small, olive green fruit that's covered with a thin, papery, brown husk, which is removed before using. Despite the name and appearance, tomatillos are not related to tomatoes. Their texture is like that of a firm tomato (with lots of seeds), and their flavor is rather acidic with hints of lemon and apple.

This tomatillo -based gazpacho is gorgeously green with a tart flavor that complements the sweet shrimp and salty olives. Make this meatless by substituting ricotta salata or feta for the shrimp. Serve with: Cheese quesadillas.

The jalapeno in this tomatillo -based salsa is a good source of vitamin C and can be either mild or fiery (depending on whether you leave in the seeds). Tim Cushman prefers it fiery: "I like it when food is so spicy that it makes me sweat and cry," he says. The freshly ground cumin seeds in the ...

Here's an easy way to add a burst of fresh flavor to grilled tuna steaks. Prepared tomatillo salsa is the secret ingredient adds lots of flavor without a lot of work. Fire up the grill and give this delicious dish a try.

chips you can find. Margarita-Marinated Grilled Steak with Tomatillo Salsa Extend the margarita madness with these margarita ..... but you can substitute flank steak if you have to.) The tomatillo salsa would be great with anything (it's always fun to

tortillas are gone. When all enchiladas are made, pour the tomatillo salsa over the top of enchiladas and sprinkle with remaining ..... sauce is bubbling. Serve hot with sour cream and remaining tomatillo salsa and chips. For extra fun, we had leftover Chickpea salad. No

stocks of their choice – so you have no excuse to not to whip up a pot of my braised Short Ribs or.... this Chicken Tomatillo and Chile Soup -which by the way is one of my new favorites and one of my better experiments. I was cleaning out the vegetable bin

Guacamole These spicy bean cakes, which are topped with guacamole, are filling enough to make a main dish. Turkey with Tomatillo Guacamole Lean turkey meat gets a flavor boost from spices and a simple avocado topper in this dinner recipe.